1. POSITION VACANT: Senior Manager- Fundraising, Cure Blindness Project, New Delhi (Preferably) or Mumbai

2. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1995, the Cure Blindness Project (CBP) is a global nonprofit organization driven to help people retain or regain their sight. Over 43 million people worldwide are blind, and 295 million suffer from vision impairment, with 90% living in low- and middle-income countries where access to eye care is limited. However, 80% of this burden is preventable or treatable, with simple interventions like cataract surgery restoring sight to millions.

For more than 25 years, CBP has worked to eliminate avoidable blindness by building cost-effective, high-quality eye care systems in underserved areas. In collaboration with partners in over 30 countries, the organization has performed more than 1.6 million sight-restoring surgeries, screened over 16.5 million people, and trained more than 20,100 eye health professionals, while also establishing 5 eye hospitals.

CBP offers a uniquely tangible impact model where funding directly translates into sight-restoring interventions and strengthened eye care systems. This makes it one of the most outcome-visible fundraising platforms in the social impact sector

As the organization expands to scale impact, CBP is seeking passionate leaders who are dedicated to making a difference, driving change, and fostering a positive team environment to help reach new heights in the fight against blindness.

For more information about CBP, please visit: https://cureblindness.org/

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Country Director, India, and with matrix reporting to the, Director Corporate Partnerships, the Senior Manager- Fundraising (SMF) will lead fundraising and donor engagement efforts in India while contributing to broader resource mobilization strategies globally.

This role offers a unique opportunity to build and scale the India fundraising function, translating highly tangible program outcomes such as sight-restoring surgeries into compelling funding partnerships.

The incumbent will be responsible for developing and executing strategic fundraising initiatives, cultivating relationships with corporate CSR partners, philanthropic foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, and positioning CBP as a trusted partner for impact-driven philanthropy in healthcare, particularly eye health in India.

The SMF will focus on building and strengthening the India donor pipeline, with a strong emphasis on expanding CBP’s presence within the CSR ecosystem, while also identifying and leveraging opportunities across institutional donors, philanthropic foundations, and high-net-worth individual (HNI) networks.

This position requires a strategic and entrepreneurial professional who can translate program impact into compelling funding opportunities and build long-term partnerships that support the sustainable expansion of CBP’s mission.

Essential Job Functions:

A. Strategic Fundraising Leadership
(1) Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for India, aligned with global development priorities and regional program objectives;

(2) Build and manage a strong pipeline of corporate, foundation, and individual donors to support program expansion with special emphasis on CSR partnerships;

(3) Lead the full donor lifecycle including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship;

(4) Identify opportunities for multi-year funding partnerships to support sustainable program growth;

(B) Corporate & CSR Partnerships

(1) Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with corporations and CSR programs aligned with eye health and community development priorities;

(2) Leverage industry platforms such as CSR box, CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM, and other networks to expand partnerships and visibility;

(3) Develop and negotiate long-term corporate partnerships that create shared value and measurable social impact.

(C) Institutional, Philanthropic & Donor Engagement

(1) Identify and cultivate partnerships with philanthropic foundations, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and strategic partners;

(2) Lead the development of high-quality proposals, concept notes, and donor presentations to secure philanthropic investments;

(3) Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value donors, with responsibility for building a strong and scalable fundraising pipeline aligned to organisational growth priorities;
(4) Ensure timely and effective donor communication, reporting, and stewardship to maintain strong, long-term relationships;
(5) Design and facilitate meaningful engagement opportunities, including field visits, program briefings, and impact storytelling initiatives.

(D) Internal Collaboration

(1) Work closely with Global Corporate Development team, program teams to align fundraising opportunities with program priorities;

(2) Collaborate with communications teams to develop compelling donor materials and impact stories;

(3) Ensure compliance with donor requirements and Indian regulatory frameworks related to philanthropy and CSR funding.

(E) External Representation

(1) Represent the organization at sector conferences, donor forums, and strategic networking platforms;

(2) Strengthen organizational visibility and positioning within India’s philanthropy and CSR ecosystem.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
(1) Lead the development and execution of a CSR fundraising strategy to build and scale CBP’s programs;

(2) Develop and maintain a strong donor pipeline with qualified prospects;

(3) Secure multi-year CSR and foundation partnerships;

(4) Increase donor retention and repeat funding;

(5) Expand the corporate partnership network supporting eye health initiatives;

(6) Deliver high-quality proposals, donor reports, and presentations.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Public Health, or a related field is preferred.

Experience

(1) 8 to 12 years of progressive experience in fundraising and philanthropy, with mandatory experience in CSR partnerships, within international NGOs, healthcare organizations, or social sector institutions;
(2) Strong understanding of India’s CSR regulations and philanthropic ecosystem;
(3) Proven ability to build and sustain long-term donor and partner relationships;
(4) Experience of managing donor pipelines and fundraising portfolios;

Skills and Competencies
(1) Strong communicator familiar with working independently in a cross-functional role; strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills;
(2) Demonstrated experience and skill with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation; 

(3) Strong program management skill set; 

(4) Experience of partnering with and managing government relations;

(5) Prior management experience and strong organizational skills; Detail oriented and able to efficiently prioritize tasks;

(6) Fluency in English and Hindi is a must;

(7) Willingness and ability to work across multiple time zones, including participating in morning and evening calls;

(8) Willingness and ability to travel nationally up to 50% of the time and occasional international travel;

(9) Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms such as Salesforce preferred;

(10) Excitement to join a nonprofit poised to expand global operations;

(11) Demonstrates a highly professional and collaborative demeanor with supervisors, coworkers and partners; A sense of discretion and a high degree of professionalism is required, ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information;

(12) Flexibility to adjust and contribute to continually evolving work situations and changing priorities;

(13) Committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

Physical Requirements:

(1) Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer;
(2) Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The gross compensation budgeted for the position ranges from Rs. 20 to 24 lacs per annum. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.

6. LOCATION: New Delhi (Preferably) or Mumbai

7. POSITION TYPE AND DURATION: Contractual. The position is initially for a period of two years, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and evolving organizational needs.

8. REFERENCE: SMF-CBP

9. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar 
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phone Nos.: 011-4081 9900; 4165 3612

10. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to submit their resumes along with a cover letter, by or before May 8, 2026.

Cure Blindness Project considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.